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The Gear You Need to Fish Better and Longer This Fall

Fall is one of the best times to fish, especially for bass. In areas like Florida, the temperatures are still warm, but the bass are getting ready for winter and are more aggressive, gorging on baitfish to bulk up. But, to fish better and longer than your competition, you need the right gear. From performance fishing shirts that will help you stay out longer in the sun to the right bait, these pieces of gear are exactly what you need to catch the big one in the fall.  Performance Fishing Shirts Performance Apparel You need the proper shirts for fishing if you are going to stay out longer than other anglers, especially in places where it is still warm. Shirts for fishing should have a UPF 50+ rating to keep sunburns away, and the shirt should be made with a moisture-wicking material. This will not only keep you dry from any ocean spray but will also keep you cool in the hottest of weather, even with long sleeves. You can also find pants with similar qualities, that bre

The Fighting Tarpon: Prepare Yourself for the Ultimate Intense Florida Fishing Experience

The tarpon is a hell of a fish. They're aggressive hunters that can best 8 feet in length and 200-pounds, sporting hard, bony mouths with the gauge of a 5-gallon bucket. And they will take pretty much anything they can fit, living or dead, into that mouth. These silver-sided hunters will also give you the fight of your life. A Florida fishing experience this intense requires a bit of preparation. So get some water, pick up some high-performance fishing apparel , fire up your boat, and strap in for one hell of a ride. Performance Fishing Gear  Preparing for the Tarpon While Florida is world-famous tarpon country, they're not just going to jump into your boat. Although, they are more than capable of doing so. Their notoriously bony mouths make them among the most challenging species for a good hook set. Do not be discouraged if you're watching more tarpon jumping (off) than you're landing. If you don't have a hook-sharpening file, get one, and put a good ed

Hunting the Hunters: How to Prepare for a Florida Shark Fishing Excursion

Many Floridian anglers consider it the ultimate test of angler against fish. A contest of strength and will between one person and the deadliest animal in the ocean. Whether or not it is, there’s no question that there’s nothing like it. The line begins playing out as a monster takes the bait, a couple of solid pumps set the hook, the rod bends double, line whines out of the reel, and you’re in for a fight you will never forget. Even after landing a shark, their teeth and tail can still prove dangerous. Shark fishing is not for the faint of heart. However, with a bit of preparation, the right gear such as performance fishing shirts , stalking sharks in the Sunshine State can be the experience of a lifetime. Shirts For Fishing  Know the Shark Fishing Regs Before any shark hunt begins, becoming familiar with the regs is a must. Florida is an angler’s paradise because its coastal waters are packed with a diversity of life. Nearly 50 species of sharks silently patrol the Atlanti